Wiki Neurostimulator Generator?

[Denise M]

Can S and C codes be used for Ambulatory Surgical Center for the use of Neurostimulator Generator? Can these be used for billing and are they paid by the insurance companies?

Thank you in advance for any input!

 

[jshore]

Hi Denise,

Medicare: C1822 (High frequency, rechargeable generator)

Commercial (check contract and fee schedule): L8679 (Implantable Generator) L8680 (Implantable Neurostimulator Electrode; Each)

Here is a link that should answer all your questions. Scroll down the page to click on pdf documents.

http://professional.medtronic.com/pt/neuro/scs/rm-pm/coding-coverage/index.htm#.WOTUfoWcFes

I hope this helps!